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Devonshire Infant School
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Devonshire Infant School
- Primary
- Portsmouth PO4 0AG
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Focus on reading, writing, and mathematics; starting early in Reception
Success of the Curriculum: Rich, varied, and well-planned, offering exciting opportunities
Areas Needing Improvement: Tracking systems for groups of pupils to identify and address dips
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils make good progress, particularly in reading and mathematics
Support for Falling Behind: Regular, timely training for staff to provide necessary support
Behaviour and Attitudes: Polite, thoughtful, and well-mannered in lessons and around school
Support for SEND Pupils: Tailored support by inclusion manager; good progress in development assessment unit
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying quickly addressed; pupils feel safe and have adults to talk to
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Inclusive environment; safeguarding rigorously monitored
Parent Feedback: Parents overwhelmingly support the headteacher and staff; warm welcome daily
Parental Involvement: Efforts to involve parents in supporting children’s learning
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs provided by subject leaders, including history, reading, and school newspaper
Outdoor Facilities: Engaging trips to various places like Queen Elizabeth Country Park, HMS Warrior, and theatres
Teacher Engagement: Strong subject knowledge; effective lesson planning and classroom observation
Impact on Student Progress: Improving progress due to focused teaching and challenging opportunities
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Regular observations and advice improve teaching quality
Teaching Staff Challenges: Some pupils find work too hard or too easy occasionally
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Devonshire Infant School is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 183 students from age 4-7 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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C-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-7 | 3-11 | 1-7 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.5 | - | 22.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | 111 | - |
| Proficient Read | - | 107 | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Devonshire Infant School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1